THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST CHRISTOPHER'S SPRINGFIELD
Latest income
£228k
Latest spending
£307k
Registered
2013
Accounts read
FY2023
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the PCC has raised the profile of giving and the situation regarding income has improved, though there is still a need to increase income to sustain mission. The document notes that the PCC is responsible for managing church finances and deciding the strategic direction, with recent efforts focused on building re-ordering and vision development.
What the accounts disclose
Related-party transaction: The Springfield Project is a separate charity (Charity no. 1134977) founded by St Christopher’s, located in the church buildings, with activities closely co-ordinated with the Church. A report on its activities is included in this report.
“The Springfield Project (www.springfieldproject.org.uk) is a charity that is closely connected to St Christopher’s. Although it is a separate charity (Charity no. 1134977) with its own trustees, it was founded by St Christopher’s, is located in the church buildings, and its activities are closely co-ordinated with those of the Church. Therefore, a short report on its activities is included in this report, although a Trustees Report for the Springfield Project is also available by contacting [email protected]” — page 4
“St Christopher’s is delighted to host an ‘Anna Chaplain’ and to support this ministry as part of the wider network of Anna Chaplaincy facilitated by the Bible Reading Fellowship (www.annachaplaincy.org.uk). A report outlining the work of our Anna Chaplain, Debbie Gurling, is included in this report.” — page 4
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: St Christopher’s supports the Anna Chaplaincy ministry facilitated by the Bible Reading Fellowship.
“The Springfield Project (www.springfieldproject.org.uk) is a charity that is closely connected to St Christopher’s. Although it is a separate charity (Charity no. 1134977) with its own trustees, it was founded by St Christopher’s, is located in the church buildings, and its activities are closely co-ordinated with those of the Church. Therefore, a short report on its activities is included in this report, although a Trustees Report for the Springfield Project is also available by contacting [email protected]” — page 4
“St Christopher’s is delighted to host an ‘Anna Chaplain’ and to support this ministry as part of the wider network of Anna Chaplaincy facilitated by the Bible Reading Fellowship (www.annachaplaincy.org.uk). A report outlining the work of our Anna Chaplain, Debbie Gurling, is included in this report.” — page 4
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: St Christopher’s supports Open Doors, an organisation helping persecuted Christians.
“The Springfield Project (www.springfieldproject.org.uk) is a charity that is closely connected to St Christopher’s. Although it is a separate charity (Charity no. 1134977) with its own trustees, it was founded by St Christopher’s, is located in the church buildings, and its activities are closely co-ordinated with those of the Church. Therefore, a short report on its activities is included in this report, although a Trustees Report for the Springfield Project is also available by contacting [email protected]” — page 4
“St Christopher’s is delighted to host an ‘Anna Chaplain’ and to support this ministry as part of the wider network of Anna Chaplaincy facilitated by the Bible Reading Fellowship (www.annachaplaincy.org.uk). A report outlining the work of our Anna Chaplain, Debbie Gurling, is included in this report.” — page 4
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2022) → no going-concern doubt (FY2023).
Trustees
- ALISON ROPER-HALLchair
- Alexandra Nance
- Catriona Heatherington
- Claudia Gordon
- David Alcock
- David Hartley
- Dr Andrew Smith
- Helen Cremins
- Jennifer Tustain
- Michael Lenton
- Phillip Grimes
- Phillipa Grimes
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £228k | £307k |
| 31/12/2023 | £283k | £321k |
| 31/12/2022 | £147k | £155k |
| 31/12/2021 | £131k | £151k |
| 31/12/2020 | £142k | £144k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST CHRISTOPHER'S SPRINGFIELD financially healthy?
The accounts state that the PCC has raised the profile of giving and the situation regarding income has improved, though there is still a need to increase income to sustain mission. The document notes that the PCC is responsible for managing church finances and deciding the strategic direction, with recent efforts focused on building re-ordering and vision development.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BRISTOL ECCLESIASTICAL CHARITY | 1 | £10k |
| GOSPEL PARTNERS TRUST | 1 | £1k |
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